Advanced Project Manager
About The Position
As an Advanced Project Manager, you will manage all project management processes for moderate-complexity projects, a portfolio of lower-complexity projects, or a high-complexity project. You will lead medium-sized teams averaging 5–20 members, potentially including project controls and sub-project managers. The position is responsible for project planning, execution, and closeout in accordance with Westinghouse Project Management Requirements. It manages scope, schedule, cost and revenue, risk, quality, resources, communications, and partners while meeting project and contract requirements. The role also supports project and financial reporting, maintains project documentation and processes, and captures lessons learned for future work. The position reports to the Operations Manager, Hardware Development PMO, within Global Nuclear Fuel Engineering Operations. It is based in Columbia, South Carolina, or Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and is hybrid, with 2–3 days per week in the office.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience as a project manager leading and directing low- to moderate-complexity projects to successful completion; 3 years in a technical or engineering role plus 3 years managing technical engineering projects may be considered equivalent.
- Experience managing technical engineering projects in a regulated industry.
- Understanding of the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge.
- PMP certification or willingness to obtain certification within a reasonable time frame specified by the company.
- Working knowledge of project scheduling, cost, resource management, and risk management processes and related tools.
- Experience working with engineering teams across different technical disciplines and with project teams.
- Experience working with remote teams, including team members in multiple countries.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management or Engineering.
- Project Management Institute Project Management Professional certification or approved equivalent.
- 6–10 years of project management experience in a technical industry such as engineering, manufacturing, nuclear, or construction.
Responsibilities
- Complete project planning in accordance with the Westinghouse Project Management Requirements procedure.
- Develop project scope, cost, and schedule baselines; prepare risk and partner registers; and author project charters and project execution plans.
- Manage project execution to exceed quality, schedule, and financial goals while following department protocols for acquiring team members.
- Manage scope, schedule, cost and revenue, risk, quality, resources, communications, and partners in alignment with project and contract requirements.
- Work with teams to improve schedules and resource use based on priorities from resource managers and product managers.
- Prepare and oversee project cost and revenue expenditures, forecasts, and progress evaluations to support project and financial reporting.
- Promote teamwork and maintain project process metrics and process maps to keep teams, customers, and partners informed of project status.
- Develop and oversee project databases and procedures for efficient handling and transmission of internal and external project correspondence and documentation.
- Close projects by archiving records and documenting lessons learned, growth opportunities, and risk mitigation for future work.
- Lead medium-sized project teams averaging 5–20 members, potentially including project controls and sub-project managers.
Benefits
- Medical benefits, potentially including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, and a Health Savings Account with employer contribution options.
- Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
- 401(k) with company match contributions.
- Paid vacations and company holidays.
- Flexible work arrangement opportunities.
- Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs.
- Global recognition and service programs.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
